Subtopic: Fundamentals of Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Question Statement:
What would be the sucrose concentration in the input feed for the output to be 45 Kg
biomass h''?
Options:
(A) 3.225 Kg m°
(B) 4.425 Kg m3
(C) 5.115 Kg m 3
(D) 6.525 Kg m 3
Linked Answer Questions
Statement for Linked Answer Questions 52 and 53:
The abdomen length (in millimeters) was measured in 15 male fruit flies, and the following data
were obtained: 1.9, 2.4, 2.1, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.0, 2.0, 2.3, 2. 1, 1.6, 2.3 and 2.2 .
Official Answer Key:
B
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2011 Q.51)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: Biotechnology
- **Question Type**: **MCQ** (2 Marks)
- **Core Topic**: Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**:
- **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**:
- Problem Focus: *"What would be the sucrose concentration in the input feed for the output to be 45 Kg
biomass h''?..."*
- **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"4.425 Kg m3"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"3.225 Kg m°"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"5.115 Kg m 3"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"6.525 Kg m 3
Linked Answer Questions
Statement for Linked Answer Questions "* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **B**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 2 Marks (Negative marking: -0.66 marks).
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